Catalog Reference
RIC VI Lugdunum 113b
Ruler
Maximian
Denomination
AE1
Date
301 AD-303 AD
Mint
Lugdunum
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG

Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO PO-PVLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Lugdunum 113b is an ae1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Lugdunum 113b?
RIC VI Lugdunum 113b is a Bronze AE1 of Maximian (301 AD-303 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 113b.
How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 113b?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maximian, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO PO-PVLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.

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